CCISO: Chief Information Security Officer – eLearning

Develop the knowledge and leadership skills needed to manage information security at an executive level. The CCISO programme combines information security expertise with governance, risk management, programme management, strategic planning and financial management, providing a broad foundation for current and aspiring CISOs.

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The CCISO programme is designed to bridge the gap between technical information security expertise and the executive management skills required to lead an organisation’s information security strategy.

Rather than focusing primarily on technical security, the course explores how security leaders can apply their technical knowledge in areas such as governance, risk management, audit management, security operations, strategic planning, finance and vendor management.

The programme is particularly relevant for professionals moving from technical or middle management roles into senior information security leadership positions.

What will you get out of the course?

After completing the course, you will have developed knowledge within:

  • Information security governance and organisational governance
  • Security risk management and controls
  • Audit management
  • Security programme development and management
  • Information security operations
  • Core information security concepts
  • Strategic planning for information security
  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Vendor and third party management
  • Aligning information security strategies with organisational objectives
  • Leading and developing an organisation’s information security programme
  • Applying technical security knowledge at an executive management level

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Professionals aspiring to become a Chief Information Security Officer
  • Current CISOs who want to strengthen their executive security management competence
  • Professionals performing CISO responsibilities without holding the formal title
  • Experienced information security managers preparing for senior leadership roles
  • Security professionals who want to combine technical expertise with strategic and executive management skills

Prerequisites

The programme is intended for experienced information security professionals and assumes a high level understanding of technical security topics.

To be eligible to take the CCISO certification exam after completing the training, candidates must have at least five years of professional experience in three of the five CCISO domains. Exam eligibility must be verified and approved by EC Council before the exam can be taken.

Course content

The course is structured around five CCISO domains:

  • Domain 1: Governance
  • Domain 2: Security Risk Management, Controls & Audit Management
  • Domain 3: Security Program Management & Operations
  • Domain 4: Information Security Core Concepts
  • Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance & Vendor Management

Together, these domains cover the combination of security, business and leadership knowledge required to manage an organisation’s information security programme at executive level.